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How to get fromChicago to Maléby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Malé by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane ORD - MLE
    25h 53m
    $504–1,106

  2. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane MKE - MLE
    32h 2m
    $781–2,169

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane MDW - MLE
    29h 16m
    $704–1,906

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration25h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,579.5 km
  • Duration: 25h 53m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Malé, Maldives?

Etihad, Turkish Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 4 times a day.

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